What you need to know before traveling to Jordan

Although much of the country of Jordan is considered to be a desert, it has a wealth of culture and attractions. These include seaside resorts, ancient ruins and nature preserves, along with an impressive array of museums. Discount hotels in Jordan near the Gulf of Aquaba offer tourists beach access and the ability to participate in water sports such as surfing and snorkeling in the Red Sea. The Jordan Archaeological Museum is located in the capital city of Amman and has an extensive collection of pieces that spans many different ancient eras from Paleolithic times all the way through present times. About 30 miles of Amman is the ancient town of Jerash. Here you can see such attractions as the South Theater, which is a huge amphitheater that was built about 2,000 years ago and is still used today.

Cheap hotels in Jordan near Petra are conveniently situated for travelers that want to tour this ancient city. The ancient town of Petra was carved into Mount Hor thousands of years ago and is now a World Heritage Site. Visitors can tour the Petra Monastery and gaze at the ancient ruins of the amphitheatre. There are also many nature preserves in Jordan that are managed by the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature. The Dana Preserve in southern Jordan is around 320 square kilometers. It has numerous hiking trails and camping areas. For the more adventurous tourists, camel trekking in Jordan's southwestern area of Wadi Rum can also be enjoyed.